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Money Power | Procurement in South Africa at a crossroads

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Experts say that procurement in Africa is at a crossroads. And this is as it evolves from a transactional function into a strategic driver of business. But a more pressing concern is whether the continent has the talent needed to meet future demands in the next five years. Many people in the industry say they entered it accidentally, rather than through a deliberate career path. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise talk to Paul Vos, Regional Managing Director of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa about how the industry can be improved.
4 Aug English South Africa Business · Arts

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